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Post by Freak93 on Dec 19, 2005 21:35:59 GMT -5
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Post by sep on Dec 19, 2005 21:37:38 GMT -5
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Post by jxtuoleafs on Dec 19, 2005 22:22:24 GMT -5
Only one Flame Actually, they're all flamers...go Canada. Just kidding. No, but I'm disappointed that Jeremy Roenick and Brian Leetch were left off. I know the U.S is going for the youth approach, but these are two key players who can't be left off. Aaron Miller? Are you kidding me? |
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Post by Colossus Burgers on Dec 20, 2005 6:44:07 GMT -5
Look at all them there Broonz.
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Post by JackTheRipper on Dec 20, 2005 10:52:29 GMT -5
Aaron Miller? Are you kidding me? Actually, Aaron Miller is a very solid defensive defenseman. The Avs were actually very reluctant to give him up back when they traded for Rob Blake. And I think the defense and goaltending for the U.S. is going to do fine, but i'd be worried about the offense. Tkachuk and Modano are over the hill and Erik Cole is flaky. Nothing more than decent on the front lines. |
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Post by Buzz Killington on Dec 20, 2005 14:16:48 GMT -5
I'm glad Esche is on the roster. He's a good keeper (or goalie).
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jxtuoleafs
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Post by jxtuoleafs on Dec 20, 2005 16:06:44 GMT -5
Aaron Miller? Are you kidding me? Actually, Aaron Miller is a very solid defensive defenseman. The Avs were actually very reluctant to give him up back when they traded for Rob Blake. And I think the defense and goaltending for the U.S. is going to do fine, but i'd be worried about the offense. Tkachuk and Modano are over the hill and Erik Cole is flaky. Nothing more than decent on the front lines. Sure he's solid...but Brian Leetch, for all he's done for U.S hockey, and for the NHL, deserves a spot on this team, no question. Miller or John-Michael Liles are the weak links for me. |
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Post by Jami on Dec 20, 2005 17:53:30 GMT -5
They're going to get pwned by Canada.
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Post by Freak93 on Dec 20, 2005 18:10:47 GMT -5
I think we can do good. Hey, lets see another Miracle On Ice.
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Post by Colossus Burgers on Dec 20, 2005 18:40:48 GMT -5
I think we can do good. Hey, lets see another Miracle On Ice. That was so much different. We had a bunch of college kids against Russia's best squad. |
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Post by Freak93 on Dec 20, 2005 20:55:30 GMT -5
I know, but we will need a miracle. It would revive hockey, maybe.
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Post by Colossus Burgers on Dec 20, 2005 21:29:22 GMT -5
If we were in a war with an olympic country, than maybe  |
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Post by Freak93 on Dec 20, 2005 21:36:41 GMT -5
LOL, well put Bstn. Also, will DiPietro be the #1 goaltender?
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Post by Jami on Dec 20, 2005 22:57:12 GMT -5
If we were in a war with an olympic country, than maybe Let's make an Iraqi bobsled team. |
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Post by JackTheRipper on Dec 20, 2005 23:29:53 GMT -5
Actually, Aaron Miller is a very solid defensive defenseman. The Avs were actually very reluctant to give him up back when they traded for Rob Blake. And I think the defense and goaltending for the U.S. is going to do fine, but i'd be worried about the offense. Tkachuk and Modano are over the hill and Erik Cole is flaky. Nothing more than decent on the front lines. Sure he's solid...but Brian Leetch, for all he's done for U.S hockey, and for the NHL, deserves a spot on this team, no question. Miller or John-Michael Liles are the weak links for me. Leetch is past his prime. There's a reason he didn't make the squad. Liles is a really talented kid who is going to be a star someday. Leaving Leetch off altogether might not have been the best move though. I would've left Chelios off, but that's just me. |
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Post by jxtuoleafs on Dec 20, 2005 23:41:13 GMT -5
Leetch is past his prime. There's a reason he didn't make the squad. Liles is a really talented kid who is going to be a star someday. Leaving Leetch off altogether might not have been the best move though. I would've left Chelios off, but that's just me. The key word there is "someday"...I have no doubt that Liles will be a star someday, and Aaron Miller may continue to improve...the fact of the matter is though, the Olympics are in 2 months. Liles will not be better than Leetch in two months. Perhaps it's just because I'm Canadian, so I'm not so quick to backing the U.S team...and when Canada chooses their team, I'll probably stand beside pretty firmly too (because no matter who we pick from our shortlist, we're going to blow you Yanks out of the water). |
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Post by JackTheRipper on Dec 21, 2005 8:31:40 GMT -5
Leetch is past his prime. There's a reason he didn't make the squad. Liles is a really talented kid who is going to be a star someday. Leaving Leetch off altogether might not have been the best move though. I would've left Chelios off, but that's just me. The key word there is "someday"...I have no doubt that Liles will be a star someday, and Aaron Miller may continue to improve...the fact of the matter is though, the Olympics are in 2 months. Liles will not be better than Leetch in two months. Perhaps it's just because I'm Canadian, so I'm not so quick to backing the U.S team...and when Canada chooses their team, I'll probably stand beside pretty firmly too (because no matter who we pick from our shortlist, we're going to blow you Yanks out of the water). Extremely true. Our talent level just can't match up right now. And our biggest problem is that we haven't developed the type of stars that we had in the 90's. There are no more Modano's or Tkachuk's or Weight's. There may be some really good talent on the horizon, but it took us awhile to get to it. |
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Post by sep on Dec 21, 2005 19:16:03 GMT -5
Canada is gonna run away with this, we will be lucky to finish in the top 5 let alone medal.
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Post by Freak93 on Dec 21, 2005 19:18:09 GMT -5
Canada is gonna run away with this, we will be lucky to finish in the top 5 let alone medal. Bold statement. I still think we can do good, this is still a good team. |
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Post by littlet826 on Dec 21, 2005 19:27:51 GMT -5
I don't know much about international hockey, but from what I have read or heard I'd have to agree with Sep. Canada is greatly favored for the gold, and the US is expected to finish maybe 4th tops. They should go back to 80' and just put together a whole bunch of college boys, and work them so hard that they would hate themselves if they didn't win.
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